Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Urgent Need for Blood Donations Says American Red Cross

Posted on May 27, 2020

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) — The American Red Cross is asking for for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown 30 percent after sharply declining in early April amid…… MORE

Dallas Based Tuesday Morning Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

Posted on May 27, 2020

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Tuesday Morning filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Wednesday. The company says ultimately, this process will provide Tuesday Morning with an opportunity to continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge as a stronger company…… MORE

Baylor Scott & White to Lay Off 1200 Employees, Furlough Others Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on May 27, 2020

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas is having to downsize due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baylor Scott & White Health announced Tuesday its laying off 1200 employees in addition to furloughs and pay cuts for the remaining staff. In a statement, the healthcare system said the move is in…… MORE

Protesters Rally Outside Wylie City Hall, Calling for the Mayor’s Resignation After Controversial Email

Posted on May 27, 2020

WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Protesters gathered outside Wylie City Hall ahead of Tuesday nights City Council Meeting, calling for Mayor Eric Hogue to resign. This comes after a controversial email that was released from Eric Hogue to a council member last week. The email states Hogue prefers males to lead the prayer before the meeting because of…… MORE